Poco F5 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Poco F5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 61/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Poco F5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,302,969 vs 1,294,871); the Poco F5 is noticeably lighter (181g vs 204g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco F5
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Poco F5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1302969 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4217 vs 4188
- Lighter: 181g vs 204g
- Better portability (71/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1654
- Faster charging: 80W vs 67W
- Better camera (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco F5 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 10 points higher (71/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Poco F5 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Poco F5 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (71/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco F5 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1302969 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1654 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4217 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×74.9×7.9 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco F5
- Main: 64MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Poco F5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco F5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Poco F5 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco F5 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 0.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Poco F5 are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition significantly outperforms the Poco F5 (86/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Poco F5 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco F5 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (71/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco F5 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably better than the Poco F5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Poco F5 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Poco F5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco F5 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Poco F5 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Poco F5 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.